Trip Validity

2014-01-01 -
2015-12-31

Travel the central Silk Road from Turkmenistan to Kyrgyzstan

Follow the central Silk Road through Turkmenistan’s harshly beautiful deserts, Uzbekistan’s soaring mountain ranges and Kyrgyzstan’s sublime lakes. Travel to a land once home to brutal yet sophisticated khans and sultans, as well as the furthest reaches of the USSR. Offering the bold traveller a startling vision of Central Asian culture, from the futuristic Ashgabat to the relaxed charm of Bishkek, this central Silk Road journey is an enlightening experience full of memories to last a lifetime.

Visit the wilds of Chong Kemin National Park

Be amazed by the ferocity of the Darvaza Gas Crater

Walk the lively streets of Ashgabat

Uncover Soviet memorabilia in Chorsu Bazaar

Practise your echoes in the canyons of Djety Oguz

What's included in this trip

Start:

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Finish:

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Group size:

Min 4 , Max 19

Ages:

Min 18

Meals:

All meals when camping

Accommodation:

Transport:

Overland vehicle

Carbon emissions offset:

1230kg pp per trip

Notes:

1. This trip visits multiple countries for which visas can be difficult and time consuming to obtain. Please ensure that you have enough time to apply for all visas you require before booking this trip.
2. Some destinations visited on this trip do not have consulates in Australia and New Zealand. We recommend that travellers from these countries book the WESTBOUND itinerary of this trip where some visas can be obtained en route.
3. Please note that this trip requires minimum numbers to depart, and may be cancelled up until 56 days prior to departure. The places showing on the dates and availability page are an indication only so please contact Intrepid to check if your preferred date will depart before making any final arrangements, such as booking non-changeable flights.
4. Combination trip. Please see Trip Notes (Important Notes) for more details.
5. Local Partner: Please note this Intrepid trip is operated by our experienced local partners Dragoman Overland. Your departure will be run in a Dragoman vehicle with a Dragoman crew.

Gaze up at the ancient walls surrounding Khiva and imagine how they once provided sanctuary for weary Silk Road travellers. Explore the historic and perfectly preserved Old Town, beautifully decorated in classic turquoise tiles.

Relax on the final days in Bishek. Why not stroll through the city's markets and haggle for bargains. Alternatively, relaxing in an Oak Park cafe and reflecting on the adventure is another good option!